From a tropical retreat in Sri Lanka to calm, family-friendly waves in North Devon and the home of American surfing, Santa ...

One of the best beginner surf tips is to target a main peak’s outskirts from your spot in the lineup. Whitewash. This is the foamy part of the water that approaches the shore when waves break.

For beginners, the best bet is to try just north of the Tamarindo Diria, where the surfing is usually small. When conditions ...

which used to be known as BSR Surf Ranch, offers waves that range from mellow swells to powerful barrels. Sessions have waves tailored to beginner, intermediate, or advanced riders, making it a ...

The surf is often weak or “fat” and the paddle-outs can be arduous when the swell’s big. But its long (often crumbly) waves – spread across kilometres of peaks – are the perfect canvas for beginners ...

This is essentially a beginner spot when it's small, so the crowd is one big party -- however, standard surf etiquette should still be adhered to. Beginners should be careful when it's big.